Man-Portable Air Defence Systems: The Indian Army is undertaking a major strategic shift in its air defence operations, repurposing its Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) to specifically counter the rising threat of sub-sonic cruise missiles. MANPADS are surface-to-air missiles that can be fired by an individual or a small team of people against aircraft. These […]
Category: Current Affairs
Black-capped Capuchin Monkey
Black-capped Capuchin Monkey: The Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) has imported eight black-capped capuchin monkeys (Sapajus apella) from South Africa under an animal exchange programme. Black-capped capuchin (Sapajus apella) is also known as tufted capuchins. It is native to South America, where they are ubiquitous throughout the Amazon River Basin. It is mainly found in tropical, […]
Dieback Disease
Dieback Disease: The withering of thousands of neem trees over some years had prompted the Mulugu-based Forest College & Research Institute (FCRI), to launch a comprehensive scientific probe into the devastating “dieback disease.” It is a fungal disease which kills a wide variety of plants. It is responsible for causing wilting and browning of leaves […]
United Nations Alliance of Civilization
United Nations Alliance of Civilization: India reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and religious harmony at the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, UNAOC, forum in Riyadh. It was established in 2005, as the political initiative of Mr. Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General. It was co-sponsored by the Governments of Spain and […]
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A study conducted at seven antenatal clinics with over 3,000 women, found that early gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects about one in five pregnant women. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy, and is typically diagnosed between 24-28 weeks gestation. It happens when the hormones from the placenta […]
Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)
Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS): India’s Centralised Public Grievances Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) has seen a 74% reduction in public grievance pendency since 2021. CPGRAMS is an online platform available to the citizens 24×7 to lodge their grievances to the public authorities on any subject related to service delivery. It was […]
Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP) Scheme
Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP) Scheme: Since its inception in 2009-10, the Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP) Scheme has successfully trained a remarkable 643,000 individuals, resulting in over 84,000 participants securing placements within the industry. It is a Central Government Scheme designed to develop the tourism potential of India. It was launched by […]
Project Mausam
Project Mausam: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently organised a National Workshop on the Project Mausam titled as – “Islands at the Crossroads of Maritime Networks within Indian Ocean Region’’. It is an Indian government-led cultural-diplomacy and maritime heritage initiative launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Culture. It aims to explore the multi-faceted […]
Exercise Ekatha 2025
Exercise Ekatha 2025: Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), Indian Navy, is on an official visit to Maldives to attend the closing ceremony of Ex Ekatha 2025. Exercise Ekatha 2025 established in 2017, Exercise Ekatha is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). It aims […]
Artemisinin
Artemisinin: A new study has found that any place with heavy artemisinin use and favourable conditions could become a new hotspot for resistance, and that in some parts of Africa, the frequency of resistance markers is gradually increasing. It is an antimalarial drug derived from the sweet wormwood plant, Artemisia annua. The process involves drying […]
